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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eli Barden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Stifler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eli Barden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Stifler !
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Russell Pearce and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barden looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barden lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Barden falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stifler counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Barden misses with a low kick.
Barden falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stifler decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Barden's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Stifler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Barden lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Stifler !
Barden raining down hammerfists from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barden misses with a head shot.
Barden misses with a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barden is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Stifler looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Barden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stifler .
Nice defenses there by Barden.
Stifler misses with a looping left.
Barden scores with a sloppy right hand. Stifler should have avoided that one.
Barden misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barden connects with a solid leg kick.
Barden with a nice cross.
Stifler staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barden thuds a left hand into Stifler 's body.
Barden looks to land a right hand but Stifler moved out of range.
Stifler shoots in for a takedown but Barden shows good takedown defense.
Barden uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stifler has time to react.
Barden throws a chopping leg kick but Stifler manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barden. Stifler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barden throws a nice inside leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stifler checks a leg kick.
Eli Barden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barden avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barden throws a looping overhand right but Stifler ducks down to avoid it.
That kick from Barden tenderised Stifler 's leg. Stifler is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barden throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stifler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stifler blocks a head kick by Barden.
Barden ducks under a wild hook from Stifler .
Stifler thuds a left hand into Barden's body.
Stifler will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Barden darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stifler swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stifler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barden throws a chopping leg kick but Stifler manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stifler closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Stifler working the strikes but Barden uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Stifler is pressing down on Barden's thigh, looking to free his foot. Barden is holding on for now.
Stifler is trying to work for a kimura but Barden is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stifler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Barden works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stifler trying to control but Barden is working from the bottom.
Barden trying to control the position.
Barden is controlling Stifler 's posture.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barden wants to stand and escape but Stifler is having none of it.
Stifler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barden is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eli Barden dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Barden swings for the body but Stifler moves out of range.
Barden throws a series of punches but Stifler moves out of range.
A big right from Stifler misses.
Barden swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stifler missing with a left hand there. Barden was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stifler swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barden.
Barden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stifler manages to avoid it.
Barden throws a right and a left that Stifler avoids nicely.
Stifler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stifler misses with a straight left.
Stifler shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stifler is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Stifler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stifler won't allow Barden to sweep him here.
Barden controlling Stifler 's posture.
Barden is trying to control the position but Stifler postures up.
Barden has his hands on Stifler 's head, controlling the position.
Stifler tries to free his leg and advance position but Barden is retaining full guard.
We're going to have a standup here because Eli Barden wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Barden throws a lazy uppercut
and Stifler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stifler blocks a leg kick.
Stifler changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barden tries to avoid it but Stifler manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barden to the ground. Barden escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barden shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stifler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stifler takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Barden misses with a hook.
Stifler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barden takes a swing at Stifler 's ribcage but misses.
Barden throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donk. Barden catches Stifler right on the button with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barden connects with a single shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barden feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stifler 's calf.
Barden fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stifler looks to score with a jab to the body but Barden is just out of range.
Barden throws an off balance right hand
letting Stifler counter with a right hand.
Barden lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Barden connects with a solid leg kick.
Barden tries a head kick but it misses.
Barden with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barden misses with an uppercut
and Stifler counters with a nice body shot.
Barden cracks Stifler with a right hand to the side of the head.
Barden lands a really nice looking cross but Stifler seems unphased.
Some wild striking there from Stifler .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Barden misses.
Stifler tries for a takedown but Barden sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Barden scores with a hook to the body. Stifler takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stifler does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Barden's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stifler under the eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stifler throws a nice looking combination but Barden bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Eli Barden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stifler shoots in for a takedown but Barden shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Eli Barden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Stifler .
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stifler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Barden throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stifler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stifler throws a hook but Barden avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eli Barden dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Barden connects with a leg kick. Stifler looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Barden wants to slow Stifler down by chopping away at his legs.
Barden is looking to chop away at Stifler 's legs.
A big right from Stifler misses.
Barden throws a solid leg kick but Stifler takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barden.
Barden tries a head kick but it misses.
Barden misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Stifler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stifler looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A big left from Stifler misses.
Stifler lands a slapping body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barden tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stifler is able to avoid easily.
Barden fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Barden ducks under a wild hook from Stifler .
Good leg kick by Barden there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stifler 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Barden lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Barden misses with a straight right.
Stifler tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Barden swivels and escapes.
Good work by Stifler as he checks the leg kick.
Nice jab there from Barden.
Barden throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Barden scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Steve Stifler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stifler takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stifler on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barden. Barden obviously looking to wear him down.
Barden staying out of range there.
Stifler slips a jab from Barden.
Stifler lands with a shot to the body.
Barden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stifler manages to avoid it.
Stifler connects with the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stifler doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Barden counters with a nice uppercut.
Eli Barden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Stifler .
Barden keeps the fight on the outside.
Stifler checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Stifler crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Barden - the referee stops the clock and Stifler gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Barden. Stifler manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Stifler takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Eli Barden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stifler sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Barden looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stifler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barden.
Barden lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barden takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stifler on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Stifler avoids the body shot from Barden.
Stifler moves away from the strike by Barden.
Barden throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barden fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Barden just misses with a punch to the body.
Barden throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Stifler .
Stifler misses with an uppercut. Barden saw that one coming.
Barden throws a looping overhand right but Stifler ducks down to avoid it.
Stifler drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barden keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stifler .
Barden throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stifler dives in and scores a takedown into Barden's guard.
Barden is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Stifler throws a big right hand that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eli Barden showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Barden, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eli Barden!
In his post fight interview, Eli Barden started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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